The "Great British Baking Show: The Professionals" (also known as "Bake Off: The Professionals" or formerly "Bake Off: Crème de la Crème") is a British television baking competition featuring teams of professional pastry chefs competing against each other in a series of challenging baking contests
. Unlike the original "Great British Bake Off," which features amateur bakers, this spin-off focuses on highly skilled professionals from top hotels, restaurants, and culinary institutions across the UK
. The show began airing in 2016 on BBC Two and later moved to Channel 4, with multiple series produced to date
. The format involves teams of two pastry chefs who face intricate and demanding baking challenges, including creating miniature desserts, show- stopping tarts, and elaborate cakes. The judges, Cherish Finden and Benoit Blin, are highly respected pastry chefs who hold contestants to exacting standards, often requiring near perfection in presentation and taste
. The show has been hosted by various presenters over the years, including Tom Kerridge, Angus Deayton, Tom Allen, Liam Charles, Stacey Solomon, and Ellie Taylor
. It showcases the crème de la crème of British pastry talent, with past winners representing prestigious culinary establishments
. In summary, "Great British Baking Show: The Professionals" is a high-level baking competition that highlights the expertise and creativity of professional pastry chefs in the UK, judged by top industry experts and broadcast on major British networks
